‎Rade de Plimouth 1829. Original watercolour‎

‎Plymouth n/a 1829 Une jolie aquarelle française de la plage et du port de Plymouth, avec titre et date de 1829. Montée sur carton blanc (un peu assombri). L'image elle-même est en très bon état lumineux. Tenu dans un cadre en bois plus tard (milieu du XXe siècle). L'aquarelle mesure 13,5 cm x 9 cm. Le cadre mesure 22 cm x 18 cm.‎

‎An attractive original watercolour of the beach and harbour at Plymouth, with title and date of 1829. By unknown French artist. Mounted on white card (somewhat darkened). The picture itself is in very good, bright condition. Held in a later (mid 20th century) wooden frame. Watercolour is 13.5cm x 9cm Frame is 22cm x 18cm.‎

‎Recueil des Pieces qui ont concouru pour le Prix de L'Academie Royale de Chirurgie Tome II-III (of 4). (II. Depuis l'année 1744 jusq'en 1749. III 1750 jusqu'en 1758). Paris, Le Prieur, 1757-59.‎

‎4to. 2 cont. hcalf. Backs a little rubbed. (6),730,(8),616 pp.‎

‎Rois & Reines de France. Premier-Troisième Race. 3 Parts.‎

‎(Paris), Impr. de E. Duverger, (ca. 1835). Royal8vo. Cont. hcalf. Gilt back. Binding a little rubbed. First inner hinge weak. Lithogr. title, (4) pp. of text and 134 lithographed plates. The first 20 plates stained at foot, not effecting the print. Lithographed by Delpech a Paris.‎

‎Royal Pageantry. Customs and Festivals of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Where and When to See Them‎

‎Purnell 1967 1967.‎

‎Sainte Gudule. Patronne de la bonne ville de Bruxelles. Illustrations De Marthe Sigart.‎

‎Bruxelles Foyer Des Orphelins [1920] Première édition. En couvertures souples illustrées. Constitue une page de musique puis sept pages de poésie / paroles de chansons et illustrations racontant l'histoire de Sainte Gudule (Gudule); l'un des deux saints patrons catholiques romains de Bruxelles (Bruxelles). Texte en français. Non daté, mais vers 1920. Les couvertures souples ont des bords usés et sont noircies. L'intérieur du livre est en très bon état. 320 x 250 mm‎

‎First edition. In illustrated soft covers. Constitutes one page of music and then seven pages of poetry / song lyrics and illustrations telling the story of Sainte Gudule (Gudula); one of the two Roman Catholic patron saints of Brussels (Bruxelles). Text in French. Undated, but circa 1920. Soft covers have edge wear, and are darkened. Internally the book is in a very good condition. 320 x 250 mm (12œ x 9Ÿ inches).‎

‎Souvenir De Voyage 1895-1899. ‎

‎ Un bel album, contenant 74 grandes photographies originales de cinq voyages. Il s'agit de Berlin 1895, des Alpes françaises et de Nancy en 1896, de Trèves en 1897, d'Interlaken et des Alpes suisses en 1898 et du Tyrol en 1899. Les photographies ont été achetées auprès d'éminents photographes commerciaux de l'époque. Les photographies françaises sont en grande partie de ND Phot, les suisses de Schroeder & Cie de Zurich et d'Edition Photoglob. La majorité des épreuves sont soit à l'albumine, soit à des épreuves gélatino-argentiques anciennes. Comme la première gélatine d'argent était si semblable à l'albumine, il est difficile de le dire. Il existe un certain nombre d'imprimés colorisés. La plupart des tirages sont assez grands, avec un bon nombre aussi grand que 21 cm x 27,5 cm La plupart sont imprimés un à une page, mais quelques-uns des plus petits tirages sont imprimés deux à une page. L'une des images est une photographie double / pliante. Taille de l'album 27 cm x 36 cm‎

‎A lovely album, containing 74 large original photographs from five trips. These are Berlin 1895, French Alps and Nancy in 1896, Trier in 1897, Interlaken and the Swiss Alps in 1898 and the Tirol in 1899. The photographs were purchased from prominent commercial photographers of the time. The French photographs are largely from ND Phot, the Swiss from Schroeder & Cie of Zurich and Edition Photoglob. The majority of the prints are either albumen or early silver gelatin prints. As the early silver gelatin were so similar to albumen it is difficult to tell. There are a number of colourised prints. Most of the prints are quite large, with quite a few as large as 210 mm x 275 mm. Most are printed one to a page, but a couple of the smaller prints are printed two to a page. One of the images is a double / folding photograph. Album size 27cm x 36cm‎

‎Souvenirs des vues de la Bretagne. ‎

‎Brest Emile Mage 1875 Première édition. Un joli leporello de lithographies coloriées à la main produite par Emile Mage. Planches en tissu décorées d'origine avec dos en tissu. Les planches sont un peu frottées et décolorées, mais dans l'ensemble en bon état. Annonce de l'éditeur sur le panneau intérieur, mais pas de détails sur la publication. 15 pages contenant 30 vues de Bretagne (une seule face). Très jolie coloration. Une touche de marquage à la première page, sinon très propre. Nous ne pouvons trouver aucun exemple de cette publication sur OCLC ou en ligne. Emile Mage était avant tout un photographe d'artiste, mais il se mêle aussi d'objets d'Art, de costumes bretons, et semble-t-il de vues lithographiées. 175 x 115 mm‎

‎First Edition. A lovely leporello of hand coloured lithographs produced by Emile Mage. Original decorated cloth boards with cloth spine. Boards are somewhat rubbed and faded, but overall in sound condition. Publisher's advert to the inside board, but no publication details. 15 pages containing 30 views of Brittany (to one side only). Very nice colouring. A touch of marking to the first page, otherwise very clean. We can find no examples of this publication on OCLC or online. Emile Mage was primarily an artistic photographer, but he also dabbled in objets d'Art, Breton costumes, and - it would seem - lithographed views. 175 x 115 mm (7 x 4œ inches).‎

‎The Advantages of Saccharin in the Manufacture of Aerated Waters, Cordials, &c ‎

‎London Wilson, Salamon, & Co., Ltd 1894 ‎

‎Scarce reprint (improved and revised 10th edition) of the original business pamphlet had become necessary as, within three years of the original, the contents were viewed more as a practical text book than a promotional item. At the time, saccharin was considered be a good inclusion, as - to quote this booklet - it never creates acidity or heartburn, and is, in these respects, far healthier than sugar! Blue soft covers are a little creased at edges, and inside the staples holding the booklet together are somewhat rusted. Overall good. 48 pages. 210 x 135 mm (8Œ x 5Œ inches).‎

‎The Art of the Pacific‎

‎Générique Broché D'occasion bon état 01/01/1978 36 pages ‎

‎The Beauties of Sincerity; Or, a Selection of Passages, prompted by heart-felt love, indited by sincere affection, and delivered from the pulpit by the Bishop of Chester; Archdeacon Pott... [et al.] in Various Sermons, upwards of one hundred and twenty, on the death of H.R.H. the Princess Charlotte of Wales & Saxe Cobourg.‎

‎London Printed for the proprietor; and sold by Wetton and Jarvis 1818 ‎

‎First edition. Scarce. Hardback mottled boards with paper title label. Part of the title page is printed in gilt letters. Boards are quite rubbed, and the front board is a little loose but holding well. Inside the book has some age toning but is otherwise good. viii, 136 pp. With illustrated frontis. 230 x 140 mm (9 x 5œ inches). Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales (1796 - 1817) was the only child of George, Prince of Wales, and his wife, Caroline of Brunswick. Charlotte was to ascend the British throne after the deaths of her grandfather, George III and her father, but died in childbirth - at the tender age of 21.‎

‎The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments; and other Rites and Customs of the Church of England. Also, the Companion to the Altar and the Psalms of David. With notes and annotations‎

‎Manchester: J. Gleave 1813 Joseph Gleave, 1773-1828, was born in Tabley, Cheshire. He was a bookseller and printer, particularly interested in promoting Sunday Schools. The business was taken over in 1828 by his youngest son, also called Joseph. An early Manchester imprint, Manchester was a small town until Arkwright opened the Cotton Mill in 1780. From around 1800, Manchester grew at an astonishing rate, becoming a city in 1835.‎

‎Contemporary full leather binding, with blind stamped decoration to the spine and boards. Frontispiece. Lovely engraving of "The Royal Psalmist" facing the psalms. Unpaginated. An attractive copy of an early Manchester printing.‎

‎the British Catholic Colonial Quarterly Intelligencer. No. 1.‎

‎London: Keating and Brown 1833 ‎

‎Brown paper wrappers, printed in black to the front cover. Sewn. Largely uncut. The brown wrappers are clean, but there is chipping to the spine, and a tear to perhaps a third of the length of the spine. Internally very clean and tidy throughout, with just a touch of darkening to the closed page edge. The first of the 4 issues (1833-1837). Includes papers on the work in Ceylon (relief of the Catholics, lists of the Catholic churches), St Lucia, Demerara, abolition of slavery, and the proposals for forming the "British Catholic Society for the Promotion of the Knowledge of Christianity". Included is a long letter from Lord Clifford, which discusses that he will be attending Rome with his Father in Law (Cardinal Weld). 80pp.‎

‎The Burial of Marie-Adrienne Chameroy. St Roch / St Thomas / No. XIX‎

‎Paris N/P 1802 Une jolie lithographie coloriée à la main, non datée mais datant de 1802. Deux panneaux sur une feuille, posés sur une feuille de support en carton brun. Le coloriage à la main est d'une grande qualité et la feuille est en bon état. Bien que l'artiste soit inconnu, "Les Musées de la Ville de Paris" indiquent que cette feuille provient d'un album intitulé simplement "Caricature" et qu'il s'agit de la feuille XIX. Les deux panneaux montrent l'enterrement de l'actrice et danseuse Marie-Adrienne Chameroy. Elle était morte de consomption en 1802 (six mois après la reprise du culte) à l'âge de 23 ans. Lorsque son entourage et son cercueil sont arrivés à l'église Saint-Roch, les portes ont été barrées, comme le montre le premier panneau avec un homme et un chien qui barrent le passage. La nature de la foule présente est illustrée par les femmes plantureuses du train funéraire. Le refus de l'enterrer aurait été motivé par la moralité de sa vie et par une longue tradition qui voulait que les actrices ne soient pas admises à l'église. Cet acte a suscité beaucoup d'émoi, jusqu'à Napoléon lui-même. Le cortège s'est ensuite rendu à l'église des "Filles Saint Thomas" où une messe a été dite en bonne et due forme. Les panneaux mesurent 22 cm x 17 cm et la feuille 31 cm x 21,5 cm. Première édition. Paris Musées inventaire G.27615. British Museum 1856,0712.663 (deuxième panneau seulement).‎

‎An attractive hand coloured lithograph, undated but 1802. Two panels on one sheet, laid onto a brown card backing sheet. The hand colouring is of a high quality and the sheet is in good, clean condition. Although the artist is unknown, "Les Musées de la Ville de Paris" state that this is from an album called simply "Caricature," and that it was sheet XIX, The two panels show the burial of the actress and dancer Marie-Adrienne Chameroy. She had died of consumption in 1802 (six months after the resumption of worship being permitted) at the age of 23. When her large entourage and coffin arrived at St Roch church, the doors were barred, shown here with a man and dog barring the way in the first panel. The nature of the crowd attending is displayed in the buxom nature of the women in the funeral train. Allegedly the refusal to bury her was based on the morality of her life, and a long standing tradition of barring actresses from church. The act caused much upset, even to the level of Napoleon himself. The procession then made its way to the church of the "Filles Saint Thomas" where mass was duly said. The panels are 22cm x 17cm. and the sheet is 31cm x 21,5cm. First edition. Paris Musées inventory G.27615. British Museum 1856,0712.663 (second panel only). .‎

‎The Camera Series. Album of Views of Brighton. ‎

‎Liverpool: Brown & Rawcliffe 1898 ‎

‎Red hardback boards, with gilt cover title. One continuous leaf of plates: b/w illustrations; folded concertina style. Many familiar Circa 1898. No date, but includes mention of the Old Chain Pier having been destroyed by fire in 1896. Boards a little darkened and back board has a bend / break in it. See photos. Contents clean but delicate on some folds. Loosely inserted contemporary advertisement. 220 x 305 mm (8Ÿ x 12 inches).‎

‎The Crystal Palace Interior ‎

‎London T. Nelson and Sons 1867 Première édition. Complète avec 12 lithographies en couleur de haute qualité et le texte. Fait partie de la série "Nelsons' Pictorial Guide-Books for Tourists". Reliure cartonnée à couverture lilas, estampillée à l'aveugle et dorée, avec une lithographie en couleur collée au centre de la couverture. (Il s'agit de l'une des 12 lithographies). Papiers de garde bleu pâle. La première page de garde porte le cachet du libraire "W.H. Smith & Co". L'ouvrage est complet avec 11 lithographies à l'intérieur et 32 pages de texte d'accompagnement. Nelson a publié d'autres ouvrages à la même époque. L'une d'entre elles était un portfolio avec des planches détachées et 16 pages de texte. Une autre avec 24 planches combinant les illustrations intérieures et extérieures. L'état de l'ouvrage est excellent. La couverture et le dos sont un peu décolorés, mais l'ouvrage est propre et n'a subi qu'un minimum de manipulations. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé. 11cm x 17cm. 32 pages. Conforme à FirstSearch / WorldCat OCLC : 1152920294. Voir aussi Gascoigne, Bamber. Comment identifier les estampes. New York : Thames and Hudson, 1986 ; 30.‎

‎First edition. Complete with 12 high quality colour lithographs and text. One of the "Nelsons' Pictorial Guide-Books for Tourists" series. Lilac covered blind and gilt stamped hardback with a colour lithograph pasted to the centre of the front cover. (This is one of the 12 lithographs). Pale blue end papers. Blind stamped booksellers embossed with "W.H. Smith & Co" to the front end paper. The work is complete with 11 lithographs inside, and 32 pages of accompanying text. There were other publications by Nelson at the same time. One was a portfolio with loose plates and 16 pages of text. Another with 24 plates combines the Interior and Exterior illustrations. Condition is excellent. A little fading to the front cover and spine, but clean and with minimal handling. Internally clean and tidy throughout. 11cm x 17cm. 32 pages. Conforms to FirstSearch / WorldCat OCLC: 1152920294. See Also Gascoigne, Bamber. How to identify prints. New York : Thames and Hudson, 1986.; 30. .‎

‎The Drury Lane Concert. A Choice collection of Songs, now singing at all the Public Places of Amusement.‎

‎London J. Pitt C. 1800 C 1800. Première édition. Un petit livre de chapitres. Couvertures en papier jaune, contenant 12 chansons et trois gravures sur bois. En bon état. Il s'agit d'un objet jetable, brut et prêt à l'emploi. Le titre jaune a été imprimé de manière décentrée et les pages dépassent un peu. Légères traces d'usure sur les pages, mais dans l'ensemble en bon état. Certaines pages ne sont pas coupées. 16 pages. Ce recueil compile des chansons populaires interprétées au Theatre Royal, Drury Lane et dans d'autres lieux publics à une époque où la musique et la chanson faisaient partie intégrante de la vie théâtrale et sociale à Londres. Drury Lane, sous la direction de personnalités comme David Garrick (1747-1776), était un centre majeur pour la musique théâtrale, y compris l'opéra comique, les interludes et les chansons intégrées dans les pièces et les représentations. J. Pitts (John Pitts) était un important imprimeur de ballades de rue londonien, actif entre 1765 et 1844 environ. Il travaillait dans le quartier de Seven Dials, un centre réputé pour sa production d'imprimés populaires et bon marché à la fin du XVIIIe siècle et au début du XIXe siècle. Pitts s'est spécialisé dans l'impression de broadsides - feuilles individuelles contenant des ballades, des chansons et des vers d'actualité - destinés à la consommation publique de masse. 10 cm x 7 cm. Nous n'avons pas trouvé de notice WorldCat / OCLC pour ce titre.‎

‎C 1800. First edition. A small chapbook. Yellow paper covers, containing 12 songs and three woodcuts. In good condition. It is a rough and ready, disposable item. The yellow title has been printed off centre, and the pages jut out a little. Slight edgewear to the pages, but overall in good, clean condition. Some pages uncut. 16 pages. This collection compiles popular songs performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and other public venues during a period when music and song were integral to both theatrical and social life in London. Drury Lane, under the management of figures like David Garrick (17471776), was a major centre for theatrical music, including comic opera, interludes, and songs woven into plays and performances. J. Pitts (John Pitts) was a prominent London street ballad printer active from approximately 1765 to 1844. He operated in the Seven Dials district, a well-known center for popular and cheap print production in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Pitts specialized in printing broadsidessingle sheets featuring ballads, songs, and topical versesintended for mass public consumption. 10cm x 7cm. We cannot find a WorldCat / OCLC entry for this title. .‎

‎The First Country Life Picture Book of Britain. First Series.‎

‎Country Life Books Relié D'occasion très bon état 01/01/1956 150 pages ‎

‎The History Of Little Goody Two-Shoes. Or Life Of Margery Meanwell.‎

‎New York Elton & Co. / John McLoughlin 1853 ‎

‎Small booklet, part of the Pleasure Books for Children range. Undated, but circa 1853. Story variously attributed to Oliver Goldsmith, Giles Jones, Griffith Jones, and John Newbery. Illustrated with six hand coloured drawings by John Absolon. 24 unnumbered pages. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 702484527. Elton & Co. was formed around 1850 by Robert Henry Elton and John McLoughlin Jr. By 1855 imprints read: John McLoughlin, successor to Elton & Co. The sewn binding is in excellent shape, and the paper covers are only slightly handled / darkened. A previous owner's name is written across the top of the front cover, and verso of same. Back cover publisher's advertisement reads: Pleasure books for children. Twelve kinds. 175 x 130 mm (7 x 5 inches). .‎

‎The History of Simple Simon. ‎

‎New York John McLoughlin 1860 John McLoughlin was a Scottish-born coach maker who became a prominent figure in the New York publishing industry during the 19th century. He began in 1819 after moving to New York and initially worked for the Sterling Iron Company, where he developed an interest in printing. By 1828, he had established his own printing business on Tryon Row in Manhattan, focusing on publishing semi-religious tracts for children under the title McLoughlin's Books for Children. In 1840, McLoughlin partnered with wood engraver Robert H. Elton to form Elton & Co., which specialised in toy books, comic almanacs, and valentines. His son, John McLoughlin Jr., eventually took over in 1850 when both senior partners retired. The firm of McLoughlin Brothers is listed at 24 Beekman St. in the New York directories for 1858 to 1862, McLoughlin Bros. was located at 30 Beekman St., New York, between 1863 and April, 1870. Under John Jr.'s leadership, the company became known as McLoughlin Brothers and pioneered the use of colour printing technologies, including chromolithography, for children's books. This innovation made their publications visually striking and widely popular. The McLoughlin Brothers expanded their offerings to include games, puzzles, paper dolls, and other children's products. By 1870, they had opened the largest colour printing factory in the United States. Their works often featured adaptations of British stories by illustrators such as Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway. The company thrived until it was sold to Milton Bradley in 1920. Despite this transition, the McLoughlin imprint continued to produce children's books into the early 20th century.‎

‎First edition. An attractive children's chapbook with hand coloured wood engravings. Pink soft covers, with old tape reinforcement to the spine. Otherwise reasonably clean if a little darkened. Inside, are eight pages, each with a half page hand coloured illustration and half page of verse. Clean but a little darkened. Adverts for the publisher to the rear cover. Would be an excellent copy if not for the tape. 15cm x 11cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 33100846 with the curious exception that all the records record it as "the story" rather than "history."‎

‎The House that Jack Built ‎

‎New York John McLoughlin c1850 John McLoughlin was a Scottish-born coach maker who became a prominent figure in the New York publishing industry during the 19th century. He began in 1819 after moving to New York and initially worked for the Sterling Iron Company, where he developed an interest in printing. By 1828, he had established his own printing business on Tryon Row in Manhattan, focusing on publishing semi-religious tracts for children under the title McLoughlin's Books for Children. In 1840, McLoughlin partnered with wood engraver Robert H. Elton to form Elton & Co., which specialised in toy books, comic almanacs, and valentines. His son, John McLoughlin Jr., eventually took over in 1850 when both senior partners retired. The firm of McLoughlin Brothers is listed at 24 Beekman St. in the New York directories for 1858 to 1862, McLoughlin Bros. was located at 30 Beekman St., New York, between 1863 and April, 1870. Under John Jr.'s leadership, the company became known as McLoughlin Brothers and pioneered the use of colour printing technologies, including chromolithography, for children's books. This innovation made their publications visually striking and widely popular. The McLoughlin Brothers expanded their offerings to include games, puzzles, paper dolls, and other children's products. By 1870, they had opened the largest colour printing factory in the United States. Their works often featured adaptations of British stories by illustrators such as Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway. The company thrived until it was sold to Milton Bradley in 1920. Despite this transition, the McLoughlin imprint continued to produce children's books into the early 20th century.‎

‎First edition. Undated with the John McLoughlin imprint (see below) and 24 Beekman Street address. A decent copy. Pale yellow covers with slight marking and darkening to them. These have become detached as some point, and have been repaired with archival tape. Inside, there are 8 pages of hand coloured woodcut images. (complete). These pages are in good condition, with just a little darkening. The hand colouring is reasonably well done. 14.5cm x 12cm. No copies recorded on WorldCat / OCLC, they only have a slightly later edition. Although a common nursery tale, We can find no other current copies of this edition available.‎

‎The little old woman. Little Delights Series. Printed on linen.‎

‎New York McLoughlin Bros 1897 Petit livre en lin ciré, avec des illustrations en couleur et des vers. Comprend Ride a Cock Horse et Little Boy Blue. La première et la dernière page sont un abécédaire. Rare. En très bon état. Très petite entaille à la couverture, sinon sans tache. 150 x 105 mm (6 x 4Œ inches). Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 17797598.‎

‎Small waxed linen book, with colour illustrations, and verse. Includes Ride a Cock Horse, and Little Boy Blue. First and last pages are an ABC. Scarce. In very good shape. Very small nick to the front cover, otherwise spotless. 150 x 105 mm (6 x 4Œ inches). Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 17797598. .‎

‎The Lyre, a selection of popular psalm & hymn tunes, with appropiate vignetts (sic) ‎

‎London R. Miller 1821 Première édition. Petit livre comprenant 18 feuillets non numérotés. Belle vignette coloriée à la main à chaque page (d'autres vignettes vendues en ligne ne sont pas coloriées). Plaques de papier marbré à dos de veau de l'époque. Les plats sont quelque peu frottés, mais l'intérieur est attrayant en raison des couleurs vives réalisées à la main. La date suggérée est 1821 - datée par Hymn to King George III qui est mort en 1820 / et les références de la Bodleian Library. 140 x 90 mm‎

‎First Edition. Little book comprising 18 unnumbered leaves. Beautiful hand coloured vignette to each page (others for sale online are uncoloured). Contemporary calf-backed marbled paper boards. Boards somewhat rubbed, but internally attractive due to vibrant hand colouring. Suggested date is 1821 - dated by Hymn to King George III who died in 1820 / and references from the Bodleian Library. Although no author is given, several songs here were written by T. James - perhaps this could be the author / editor. 140 x 90 mm. .‎

‎The New Week's Preparation for a Worthy receiving of the Lord's Supper, as Recommended and Appointed by the Church of England; Consisting of Meditations and Prayers for the Morning and Evening of every Day in the Week with Forms of Examination and Confession of Sins and a Companion at the Altar....‎

‎London Executors of Edward Wicksteed for John Hinton 1750 ‎

‎Reprint. 16mo. Full leather binding. Two parts. Each with their own frontispiece and title page. Half title, which is a warning from the publisher about impersonations (Beware the 'Old Week's preparation' and the fake 'New Week's preparation' Frontis to verso of this. Title, with contemporary ownership signature. Imprimatur of George [II] to the verso of the title. The leather binding is a little rubbed and with a touch of cracking to the front hinge. A new front end paper has been added at some point. Still presentable. Internally in sound, but slightly darkened, state. Annotations / family tree to the rear end paper. Overall a decent copy. xi, 156. 156 pp.‎

‎The New York Visitor. World's Fair News July 1939 ‎

‎New York New York Central System 1939 ‎

‎A lovely guide to the World's Fair at New York. Illustrated throughout with information for visitors to New York. There were regular monthly publications throughout 1939 giving up to date information. Aerial sketch map of the fair, and a folding map of New York and the subway system. 50 pages (inc covers). 230 x 100 mm (9 x 4 inches).‎

‎The Nunnery Question A Report of the Great Catholic Meeting held as St Martins Hall, Long Acre, March 21 1854. To which is added the Catholic Declaration, with the list of signatures.‎

‎London: Burns and Lambert 1854 ‎

‎First Edition. Pamphlet. 8vo. Title page slightly darkened with a small closed tear and a couple of ink spots to the margin. Otherwise a clean copy. Recent paper wrappers. In 1853, Mr Chambers was given leave by parliament to introduce a bill to the Commons. The premise of the bill ('A bill to facilitate personal liberty in certain cases') gave wide access to a panel of commissioners to enter Roman Catholic convents with the aim of securing the freedom of those held there against their will. Catholics viewed this as a scurrilous anti-Catholic attack, and denied that any nuns were prisoners. They viewed the legislation as a reaction to the recent restoration of the Catholic hierarchy in England and Wales. The list of signatories to the rear begins with the Lords, whose names are led by Charles H Clifford & Francis Stonor.‎